Isostearyl Glucoside
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isostearyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of isostearyl alcohol with glucose
What does it do?
Isostearyl Glucoside is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Isostearyl Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Isostearyl Glucoside?
Isostearyl Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isostearyl Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of isostearyl alcohol with glucose
Is Isostearyl Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isostearyl Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isostearyl Glucoside do in cosmetic products?
Isostearyl Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010